|
HOME
A-Z Listing
Copyright © 2006
MathsIsFun.com |
|
|
Convert Decimal to Percent
Just move the decimal point 2 places to the right and add a "%" sign!
Converting From Decimal to Percentage
 |
In this box 50 of the 100 squares are green, so 50/100 , or 0.5 of the box is green. |
| |
| Now, Percentage means "per 100", so 50% of the box is green |
| |
| So 0.5 (a decimal number) = 50% (the "%" telling you that there is a hidden "/100" there) |
So, to convert from decimal to percentage, just multiply the decimal by 100, but remember to put the "%" sign so people know it is per 100.
The easiest way to multiply by 100 is to move the decimal point 2 places to the right:
| From Decimal |
To Percent |
|
 |
move the decimal point 2 places to the right, and add the "%" sign. |
Example: Convert 0.65 to percent
Move the decimal point two places: 0.65 -> 6.5 -> 65.
Answer 0.65 = 65%
|
|